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The driver was taken in for questioning by police and remained in custody Sunday afternoon. Clay County prosecutors were reviewing the case. Meanwhile, the medical examiner’s office was attempting to determine the cause of death.

Family members arrived at the house shortly after noon Sunday.

A cousin of the teen’s parents, who spoke for the family, said there was a party at the house Saturday night.

The teen had invited three friends over, and they were hanging out when a fight broke out.

The fight made its way outside to the front yard, the cousin said. At one point, the teen was struck by the car.

All the teens were friends and attended Liberty High School.

News quickly spread through the community.

Late Sunday morning, neighbor Lenny Pittala walked his dog near the house to see what was going on.

“It’s a pretty bad situation,” said Pittala, who had seen the police cars and crime scene tape earlier in the day.

The teen’s parents were said to have been out of town, Pittala said.

“It’s awful, a horrible situation,” Pittala said. “Without knowing all the details, it just sounds like it’s a complete anomaly around here. It just doesn’t happen here.”

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